St. Louis Missouri Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Trade Secret Litigation

Representing Businesses and Individual Employees in St. Louis Courts

The Law Offices of Kevin J. Dolley represents companies, businesses, executives, management and employees in non-compete, non-solicitation and trade secret litigation in St. Louis County Circuit Court, St. Louis City Circuit Court and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri federal court. The Firm is located in close proximity to these courts and is commonly called upon to seek prompt action on behalf of clients in non-compete litigation, including filing and prosecuting a request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) or defending against such a request by an opposing party. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley drafts and presents to St. Louis Courts temporary restraining orders (TRO), preliminary injunctions and requests for injunctive relief and also defends parties in such actions. Because the TRO and preliminary injunction stages of non-compete and non-solicitation cases are so important, Mr. Dolley's experience and specialized knowledge in Missouri non-compete law are critically important in ensuring clients are able to promptly assert and defend their legal rights. Mr. Dolley has been called upon in these situations to take action within 24 hours or less to protect his client's legal rights.

Specialized Legal Counsel in Non-Compete Cases

Attorney Kevin J. Dolley aggressively pursues his clients' legal rights in non-compete litigation and asserts his client's right to injunctive relief, attorney's fees and damages. Because the Firm is commonly involved in the drafting and review of non-compete agreements, the Firm has an advantage in advising clients as to the reasonableness and enforceability of non-compete agreements. The firm represents companies that are involved in non-compete litigation because of the hiring of an employee who was subject to a non-compete agreement and related claims of tortious interference with a business relationship. Attorney Kevin J. Dolley counsels employers on maintaining and protecting trade secret and confidential information and also advises employees who are subject to a non-compete agreement as to their legal rights. Mr. Dolley negotiates solutions and compromises in non-compete disputes working to protect company interests while allowing former employees to maintain and earn a living.

Analyzing the Enforceability of a Non-Compete Agreement

Non-compete cases are highly fact-specific and Mr. Dolley is commonly called upon by clients in the St. Louis, Missouri area to review the circumstances of a particular case and determine the enforceability of a non-compete agreement. Mr. Dolley is commonly asked to investigate and determine if a former employee has violated a non-compete agreement and whether legal action is warranted under the circumstances. Because non-compete cases are fact-intensive, Mr. Dolley works very closely with his clients to successfully prosecute and defend cases.

The Reasonableness of a Non-Compete Agreement

In determining the enforceability of a non-compete agreement under Missouri law, courts often consider whether the language of the agreement is reasonable, the purpose the agreement servers, the situations of the parties and the nature of the business. Missouri is a "blue pencil" state and under certain circumstances, Missouri judges are permitted to "blue pencil" or judicially modify the agreement. In other words, Missouri Judges have the ability to modify an unreasonable non-compete agreement to make it reasonable. Mr. Dolley has the knowledge to inform clients as to what provisions of a non-compete agreement may be subject to judicial modification or determined unenforceable.

St. Louis Non-Compete, Non-Solicitation and Trade Secret Law Firm

If you are facing a non-compete, non-solicitation or trade secret dispute in the St. Louis, Missouri area, please feel free to call Attorney Kevin J. Dolley to discuss the facts and circumstances of the case. Mr. Dolley can be contacted directly at (314)645-4100 or by email at kevin@dolleylaw.com.